Who enables you to get your work done each day? The post How To Celebrate Volunteers Who Make Your Work Possible appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Perhaps it’s a team of dedicated employees who you’ve hand selected, and meticulously trained. Or perhaps it’s your secretary or personal assistant who keeps your calendar in order, your email in check, and makes sure you’re everywhere you ned to be. However, the better question […]. MORE

Adding Learning to Work. He suggests that design principle is that learning is something separate from work or ‘first we learn and then we work’. This is the type of “learning at work” or professional development that is common in the nonprofit sector. MORE

There’s no denying the fact that technology has changed the way Americans work. Smart phones, tablets, laptop computers, and desktop computers are synonymous with work. The internet, too, has made work possible. MORE

The commute to work. The work. The commute home from work. All too often nonprofit employees fall victim to the daily rhythm, and allow it to dictate their mood and their effectiveness at work. Physically remove your self from work at home. MORE

Even more useful are the “boosts” or the short guided meditations that accompany the device, although you need to device to use them. I’ve been using meditation apps to help incorporate mindfulness into my work day so that I can be more productive. MORE

If this sounds like you, I want you to know that the emails, projects, and other work will never stop or slow down enough for you to catch up. And, yes, it’s possible to be committed to your work AND have a fulfilling personal life too. Here are some steps that have worked for me. MORE

The workshops took place in different locations, including LinkedIn Headquarters in the UK, GA, and a co-working space called Second Home , a creative co-working space and cultural venue, bringing together diverse industries, disciplines and types of social businesses. MORE

Cool Social Tools Culture That Works Love how this infographic debunks some of the crap said out there about Millennials. As does our book. Are you a Millennial? We want YOU to be part of our ongoing research related to When Millennials Take Over. MORE

I’ve been working with grassroots organizations long enough to say that there is a clear dissonance between accepted fundraising principles and how they play out in communities of color. They are organized, do a lot of important and visible charity work, and are seen as trustwor- thy. MORE

Much like the head coach or manager of a professional sports team, your job when assembling and managing these teams becomes less about teaching and directing, and become more centered on ensuring the group is working cohesively. As a nonprofit CEO, you’re responsible for a lot. MORE

As Aliza Sherman and I write in the Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Impact Without Burnout due out in the fall, taking breaks is critical to working at your optimal levels of focus and attention, productivity, and creative thinking as well as coping with stressors throughout your day. MORE

A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post called “ Why the Nonprofit Work Ethic Is Outdated and Needs Change ,” about why nonprofit professionals need to pay attention to self-care and bring a culture of wellbeing into the nonprofit workplace. (The MORE

I love connecting with nonprofit technology colleagues who are also promoting work/life balance and how to avoid digital distractions. Here’s what I learned: How did you get started working in the nonprofit sector? MORE

Regardless of gender, everyone working in a nonprofit roles lives to serve, and is dedicated to leaving the world a better place. For an unknown reason, more women are drawn to the nonprofit working life. The nonprofit world is one dominated by individuals who love to help other people. MORE

When nonprofits invest in creating physical spaces that inspire employees to show up for work, staff is more engaged, productive, happy, and healthy. The Gensler study suggests that employees need four different work areas to be productive: focus, collaborate, learn, and socialize. MORE

But, what if you could create a super advocate first, and then work in reverse towards the relationship of consistent donor? . Riverside Healthcare Foundation discovered that this reverse order works best to engage the younger generation of advocates while cultivating our future donor base. MORE

It is easier to make some small changes yourself than trying to change your organization’s culture, although that too is possible. Here are some small steps you can take: Stop thinking of solo walking as “exercise” it is a great time to think about challenging work task. MORE

From the MBA @ UNC Blog : (tip o’ the hat to Joe Gerstandt for the find). Women today are making professional strides at an unprecedented level. Women are starting businesses at 1.5 times the national average, a 20 percent increase over the last decade. MORE

How Nonprofits Are Using Games for Mission Driven Work – guest post by Susanna Pollack. Working with Games for Change, the N Square collaborative hosted the N Square Challenge, which invited anyone to submit a game idea about the risk of nuclear weapons. MORE

It lead us to discover the works of Gretchen Rubin , Charles Duhigg , BJ Fogg , and others. This notion comes from the work of Justin Brewer, Ph.D According to Duhigg’s work, you can reform bad habits by replacing the routine that occurs between the cue and the reward. MORE

When tackling social justice issues (which much volunteer work and nonprofit organizations are devoted to), it is important for us to have a productive, caring, and positive outlook. In essence, social justice work is very future-focused. MORE

Here are three areas where adding transparency into your processes can make things work better. But no one can raise an objection, because the meeting already takes two hours and everyone just wants to go back to their office and get back to work. Culture That WorksMORE

Okay, I know some of you reading this probably won a “best place to work” award, and are quite proud of it. If it weren’t aligned, they wouldn’t be so happy, and you wouldn’t be a “best place to work.”. They want to be a best place to work too, and why would we blame them? MORE

My work as a trainer and facilitator has brought me to many places in the world. I know many nonprofits that work globally, either with affiliate offices or partners in different countries, sometimes with a time zone difference of 6-12 hours. MORE

Here are 6 ways the cloud can not only help your nonprofit, but feel like it is working for your nonprofit, according to Ivan Harris of eduserv. The post 5 Ways A Cloud Works For Your Nonprofit appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. MORE

A lot of my work consists of sitting — working on a computer, talking on the phone, or attending meetings or conferences. As Nilofer Merchant points out in this Ted.com talk , people are sitting 9.3 It’s work.” Walking is the Killer Work App for Creativity. MORE

This manifesto is a work in progress, and my personal output from 4 incredible days in Omaha last November with Joe Gerstandt, Jason Lauritsen, Jamie Notter, Janyne Emsick, Jen Benz, Eric WineGardner, Charlie Judy, James Papiano, Stuart Chittenden, Mike Wagner and David Ballard. MORE

At least quarterly, it’s a good idea to find out what’s no longer working in different parts of digital marketing, particularly in fast-moving areas like social. . The ramp-up to slow-down theory of blogging is no longer working. Where do I begin with what doesn’t work on Facebook? MORE

” It is the work flow documented and visualized that answers the question, “What if we get a negative comment? So, having a social media work flow allows your organization to identify, reflect, and be effective at participation. Image from Steve Heye. MORE

Last weeks post highlighting a few statistics from the business world seems to have resonated with readers here. That got me thinking more about how we, in the non-profit space, should look to learn from examples, trends and best practices found outside of our sector. MORE

I always found it funny that the line often associated with Virtual Work is “I get to work in my pajamas!” While I’m sure it is sometimes true, it is generally used as an explanation for how much folks enjoy the privilege of working from home. Virtual work isn’t going to end. MORE

The average worker has become a casualty of the digital age—there are instances where businesses have chosen computers to do the work over a human being. The post Living (And Working) In The Digital Age appeared first on SocialFish. Guest post by Hilary Smith for SocialFish. MORE

Keep that in mind and do your best to tell the world about the work your doing. Launch of new programs, colleges/schools, community work, etc. In my last session as part of the Schools out for Summer Series I took a deep dive into how Schools can get the most out of Facebook. MORE

The post How Does the Facebook Newsfeed ACTUALLY Work? If you manage a Facebook page for a nonprofit, you already know that organic reach in the Facebook Newsfeed is hard to come by these days. The average Facebook user can see as many as 1,500 stories a day, each one vying for attention. MORE

It can not only help us execute our current work more efficiently and effectively but actually create entirely new opportunities to do good. Prescriptive analytics can transform the way nonprofits work. Researchers work with data sets, build models, and publish them. MORE

During my 14 years of working in the nonprofit industry, specifically a Private College Prep Catholic High School, I have found that it tends to be a slightly fragile technical community due to its very nature. It requires a bit of research and hard work to make this work. MORE

T he drawing includes the first line in the book. “Why does something bad have to happen before people who work with nonprofits begin taking care of themselves.” But often the culture of working in a nonprofit is based on scarcity and that becomes difficult. MORE

Call it what you will, telework or telecommuting or remote work has grown nearly 80 percent in the U.S. Telework means an employee or volunteer regularly does work outside of the office, usually at home or when traveling. MORE

A lot of my work consists of sitting — working on a computer, talking on the phone, or attending meetings or conferences. As Nilofer Merchant points out in this Ted.com talk , people are sitting 9.3 It’s work.” Walking is the Killer Work App for Creativity.

The commute to work. The work. The commute home from work. All too often nonprofit employees fall victim to the daily rhythm, and allow it to dictate their mood and their effectiveness at work. Physically remove your self from work at home.

Regardless of gender, everyone working in a nonprofit roles lives to serve, and is dedicated to leaving the world a better place. For an unknown reason, more women are drawn to the nonprofit working life. The nonprofit world is one dominated by individuals who love to help other people.

It lead us to discover the works of Gretchen Rubin , Charles Duhigg , BJ Fogg , and others. This notion comes from the work of Justin Brewer, Ph.D According to Duhigg’s work, you can reform bad habits by replacing the routine that occurs between the cue and the reward.

When tackling social justice issues (which much volunteer work and nonprofit organizations are devoted to), it is important for us to have a productive, caring, and positive outlook. In essence, social justice work is very future-focused.

Here are three areas where adding transparency into your processes can make things work better. But no one can raise an objection, because the meeting already takes two hours and everyone just wants to go back to their office and get back to work. Culture That Works

Okay, I know some of you reading this probably won a “best place to work” award, and are quite proud of it. If it weren’t aligned, they wouldn’t be so happy, and you wouldn’t be a “best place to work.”. They want to be a best place to work too, and why would we blame them?

Cool Social Tools Culture That Works Love how this infographic debunks some of the crap said out there about Millennials. As does our book. Are you a Millennial? We want YOU to be part of our ongoing research related to When Millennials Take Over.

But, what if you could create a super advocate first, and then work in reverse towards the relationship of consistent donor? . Riverside Healthcare Foundation discovered that this reverse order works best to engage the younger generation of advocates while cultivating our future donor base.

As Aliza Sherman and I write in the Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Impact Without Burnout due out in the fall, taking breaks is critical to working at your optimal levels of focus and attention, productivity, and creative thinking as well as coping with stressors throughout your day.

When tackling social justice issues (which much volunteer work and nonprofit organizations are devoted to), it is important for us to have a productive, caring, and positive outlook. In essence, social justice work is very future-focused.

Call it what you will, telework or telecommuting or remote work has grown nearly 80 percent in the U.S. Telework means an employee or volunteer regularly does work outside of the office, usually at home or when traveling.

My work as a trainer and facilitator has brought me to many places in the world. I know many nonprofits that work globally, either with affiliate offices or partners in different countries, sometimes with a time zone difference of 6-12 hours.

This manifesto is a work in progress, and my personal output from 4 incredible days in Omaha last November with Joe Gerstandt, Jason Lauritsen, Jamie Notter, Janyne Emsick, Jen Benz, Eric WineGardner, Charlie Judy, James Papiano, Stuart Chittenden, Mike Wagner and David Ballard.

It is easier to make some small changes yourself than trying to change your organization’s culture, although that too is possible. Here are some small steps you can take: Stop thinking of solo walking as “exercise” it is a great time to think about challenging work task.

The average worker has become a casualty of the digital age—there are instances where businesses have chosen computers to do the work over a human being. The post Living (And Working) In The Digital Age appeared first on SocialFish. Guest post by Hilary Smith for SocialFish.

Much like the head coach or manager of a professional sports team, your job when assembling and managing these teams becomes less about teaching and directing, and become more centered on ensuring the group is working cohesively. As a nonprofit CEO, you’re responsible for a lot.

The post How Does the Facebook Newsfeed ACTUALLY Work? If you manage a Facebook page for a nonprofit, you already know that organic reach in the Facebook Newsfeed is hard to come by these days. The average Facebook user can see as many as 1,500 stories a day, each one vying for attention.

From the MBA @ UNC Blog : (tip o’ the hat to Joe Gerstandt for the find). Women today are making professional strides at an unprecedented level. Women are starting businesses at 1.5 times the national average, a 20 percent increase over the last decade.

There’s no denying the fact that technology has changed the way Americans work. Smart phones, tablets, laptop computers, and desktop computers are synonymous with work. The internet, too, has made work possible.

At least quarterly, it’s a good idea to find out what’s no longer working in different parts of digital marketing, particularly in fast-moving areas like social. . The ramp-up to slow-down theory of blogging is no longer working. Where do I begin with what doesn’t work on Facebook?

If this sounds like you, I want you to know that the emails, projects, and other work will never stop or slow down enough for you to catch up. And, yes, it’s possible to be committed to your work AND have a fulfilling personal life too. Here are some steps that have worked for me.

I always found it funny that the line often associated with Virtual Work is “I get to work in my pajamas!” While I’m sure it is sometimes true, it is generally used as an explanation for how much folks enjoy the privilege of working from home. Virtual work isn’t going to end.

Keep that in mind and do your best to tell the world about the work your doing. Launch of new programs, colleges/schools, community work, etc. In my last session as part of the Schools out for Summer Series I took a deep dive into how Schools can get the most out of Facebook.

When nonprofits invest in creating physical spaces that inspire employees to show up for work, staff is more engaged, productive, happy, and healthy. The Gensler study suggests that employees need four different work areas to be productive: focus, collaborate, learn, and socialize.

It can not only help us execute our current work more efficiently and effectively but actually create entirely new opportunities to do good. Prescriptive analytics can transform the way nonprofits work. Researchers work with data sets, build models, and publish them.

Here are 6 ways the cloud can not only help your nonprofit, but feel like it is working for your nonprofit, according to Ivan Harris of eduserv. The post 5 Ways A Cloud Works For Your Nonprofit appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

I’ve been working with grassroots organizations long enough to say that there is a clear dissonance between accepted fundraising principles and how they play out in communities of color. They are organized, do a lot of important and visible charity work, and are seen as trustwor- thy.

How Nonprofits Are Using Games for Mission Driven Work – guest post by Susanna Pollack. Working with Games for Change, the N Square collaborative hosted the N Square Challenge, which invited anyone to submit a game idea about the risk of nuclear weapons.

A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog post called “ Why the Nonprofit Work Ethic Is Outdated and Needs Change ,” about why nonprofit professionals need to pay attention to self-care and bring a culture of wellbeing into the nonprofit workplace. (The

” It is the work flow documented and visualized that answers the question, “What if we get a negative comment? So, having a social media work flow allows your organization to identify, reflect, and be effective at participation. Image from Steve Heye.

During my 14 years of working in the nonprofit industry, specifically a Private College Prep Catholic High School, I have found that it tends to be a slightly fragile technical community due to its very nature. It requires a bit of research and hard work to make this work.

Adding Learning to Work. He suggests that design principle is that learning is something separate from work or ‘first we learn and then we work’. This is the type of “learning at work” or professional development that is common in the nonprofit sector.

The workshops took place in different locations, including LinkedIn Headquarters in the UK, GA, and a co-working space called Second Home , a creative co-working space and cultural venue, bringing together diverse industries, disciplines and types of social businesses.

Who enables you to get your work done each day? The post How To Celebrate Volunteers Who Make Your Work Possible appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Perhaps it’s a team of dedicated employees who you’ve hand selected, and meticulously trained. Or perhaps it’s your secretary or personal assistant who keeps your calendar in order, your email in check, and makes sure you’re everywhere you ned to be. However, the better question […].

Last weeks post highlighting a few statistics from the business world seems to have resonated with readers here. That got me thinking more about how we, in the non-profit space, should look to learn from examples, trends and best practices found outside of our sector.

I love connecting with nonprofit technology colleagues who are also promoting work/life balance and how to avoid digital distractions. Here’s what I learned: How did you get started working in the nonprofit sector?

T he drawing includes the first line in the book. “Why does something bad have to happen before people who work with nonprofits begin taking care of themselves.” But often the culture of working in a nonprofit is based on scarcity and that becomes difficult.

Even more useful are the “boosts” or the short guided meditations that accompany the device, although you need to device to use them. I’ve been using meditation apps to help incorporate mindfulness into my work day so that I can be more productive.